Zachary Mcdonald Email and Phone Number

• Drafting over $150,000 in grants and RFP responses for businesses and organizations working in clean energy and cultural arts• Providing quantitative and qualitative research on domestic issues, primarily Texas centered• Establishing narratives and talking points for local representatives to shape public discourse• Drafting legislation for upcoming Texas congressional sessions• Assisting in strategic planning and foundation building for organizations' projects and goals

• Serving as liaison for over 1000 talents and the client, CSAT Solutions• Performing clerical functions by administering, processing, and maintaining required documents for employee files including onboarding, terminations, the form I-9, Benefits forms, the form W-4, background checks and investigations, PTO and attendance, and FMLA or Accommodations• Assisting in recruitment and interview processes, answering talent questions and requests, corrective action meetings, and termination processes• Creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets utilizing unique functions to maintain employee data for reporting• Filing employee information through programs such as Erecruit, Kronos (UKG), and Web Manager

• Assistant to VP and Producer, Johanna Fogle• Monitored the crew throughout the filmmaking process• Assisted in preparation of scouted locations, filmmaking print materials, prop and tech inventories, and crew day-to-day prep• Provided budget management and budget reporting assistance spanning a business quarter• Ensured that all budget materials were prepared for audit• Assisted PA's and Crafty on necessary shopping and preparation of supplies

• Multitask orders, address issues, and manage customer requests in a fast-paced environment• Consistently up-sell to patrons, averaging $25,000 a month in sales• Ensure food quality, visual presentation, and timely delivery• Train new employees on point-of-sale systems, server duties, and company expectations• Supervise all servers during end of shift procedures

• Formed legislation submitted to the Texas House of Representatives: H.B. 4398 - An Act Relating to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 59.06 Disposition of Forfeited Assets• Created drafts of legislation and established narrative memos regarding: - Domestic Violence Prevention and Response - the establishment of a domestic and family violence education program, amendments to magistrate's order for emergency protection, the establishment of hybrid courts within high risk districts, the establishment of government funding of forensic exams for the purpose of domestic and family violence response, sex trafficking victims protections and provisions act- Voter Representation - an amendment to Texas Election Code Chapter 192 and the implementation of a Ranked Choice voting system• Conducted quantitative and qualitative analysis in regard to Texas' political landscape, local demographics, Texas-wide and county criminal justice records, and Texas law• Managed interns for the implementation of research projects

• Helped to conceptualize practical and effective programs around Economic Stability, Education, Social and Community Empowerment, Safe and Secure Environments, and Accessible and Affordable Healthcare for individuals in Harris County• Drafted, submitted, and monitored the progress of grant proposals totaling $3,000,000 to fund assistance and policy research programs• Managed teams comprising of employees, interns, and volunteers for the research and implementation of housing and family assistance programs serving 1,600 families• Aided in the research that formed the Brief for Amicus Curiae on Behalf of the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats in Support of Plaintiff in Texas State Conference of NAACP Branches v. Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas; Ruth Hughs, Texas Secretary of State• Crafted social media posts, print ephemera, informational posters, brochures, press releases, etc.• Distilled complex research into digestible, engaging narratives for both academic and lay audiences• Conducted research regarding the unfulfilled needs of Houston area residents and possible remedies and restorative practices• Organized and managed volunteers for the canvassing, phone banking, poll working, and event planning of electoral candidates endorsed by the organization which primarily consisted of women of color

• Developed relationships and collaborated with organizations such as the Houston Police Department DART, Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, Houston Area Women's Center, An Nisa, Casa Juan Diego, service providers, community stakeholders, and volunteers to coordinate assistance to victims of domestic violence• Provided direct assistance to individuals throughout Harris County by distributing monetary assistance, preparing housing for move-in, planning and working food drives, and assisting with TES onboarding processes• Developed drafts for speeches, press releases, and social media

• Served as the sole legal assistant• Conducted intake of clients• Managed clients and staff through MyCase and Zoom• Delivered LOR’s and LOP’s to respective institutions• Researched information related to cases

Intern - JanuaryDeputy Campaign Manager, Policy Analyst - FebruaryCampaign Manager - February• Assisted Carvana Cloud (D) in her race for the Harris County District Attorney Primary• Organized and attended fundraising and engagement events• Coordinated 65 volunteers for canvassing, phone banking, and poll working across the county• Researched and established a political policy platform centering around Criminal Justice policy and procedures• Prepared speeches and narratives for media and press releases• Served as liaison for the candidate, campaign staff, volunteers, and third party organizations• Utilized VAN programs for organizing

• Assembled BLUtag GPS and BLU+ monitors• Constructed, soldered, and tested monitor chargers• Founding member of the employee task force• Assisted in cleaning and restructuring of inventory and work areas

• Recruited students and volunteers for a campus chapter of the PAC• Organized volunteers to aid local campaigns and events• Analyzed and sifted through large data sets for hundreds of political races nationwide determining race viability• Created portfolios and presented on candidates and regional political landscapes• Provided recommendations for PAC support of candidates

• Aided candidate Todd Litton (D) in his campaign for Representative of Congressional District 2 against Dan Crenshaw (R)• Conducted outreach to thousands of potential voters via phone banking and canvassing utilizing NGP MiniVAN• Provided policy research in conjunction with demographic analysis to ensure that the campaign would meet the needs of CD 2• Served as personal assistant to the candidate at events such as the Texas Democratic Convention and Houston Pride Parade